What is the music of The Lord of the Rings movies?

The music of The Lord of the Rings movies was composed, orchestrated, and conducted by Howard Shore. Shore's music for the trilogy has become iconic and is widely regarded as one of the greatest film scores ever written. The music ranges from sweeping orchestral pieces to more intimate and emotional themes, capturing the epic scale of the story while also conveying the personal journeys of the characters.

Shore's score also features numerous themes and motifs, including the main theme for the One Ring, the Fellowship theme, and the themes for individual characters such as Aragorn, Frodo, and Gandalf. The use of leitmotifs is a hallmark of Shore's style and serves to tie together the different aspects of the story.

The score was recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Voices choir, and also features several guest soloists, including Enya, who provided vocals for the song 'May It Be' which plays over the credits of the first movie.